WORKING AS ONE FOR THE GOOD OF MANY
THE EXTRA MILE
The Extra Mile is contracted by LDH/OBH, to provide statewide trainings for Peer Support Specialists. Trainings may be conducted virtually or in-person at various locations around the state. Capacity for the trainings are limited; therefore the application process is competitive. Upon successful completion of training, Peer Support Specialists will be deemed recognized by the state of Louisiana.
PST Admin Phone Number: Contact Morgan Fontenot (337) 322-5753 (call/text) or at [email protected]
Adult Peer Support
Training Dates 2025
March 2025
Application Deadline is February 7th
Pre-Meet: 13th; Week 1: 17th-20th; Week 2: 26th-28th
April 2025
Application Deadline is February 21st
Pre-Meet: Mar 25th; Week 1: Mar 31st- Apr3rd;
Week 2: 9th-11th
May 2025
Application Deadline is April 4th
Pre-Meet: 8th; Week 1: 12th-15th; Week 2: 21st-23rd
June 2025
Application Deadline is April 25th
Pre-Meet: May 29th; Week 1: 2nd-5th; Week 2: 11th-13th
(Tentative in-person training; location TBD)
